Bursary

$250

Contact: Glenda Simeone 416-697-7792

This Bursary is intended to be awarded to a Secondary School Graduate in 2026 who intends to continue a post secondary education.  In order to qualify for the award, candidates must submit a 500-word document explaining how the post-secondary education they are following can contribute to advancing or improving Agriculture or the industries dependent on it.  The candidates must reside in Peel and be graduating from or have graduated from a secondary school in Caledon (Humberview, Mayfield, Robert F Hall, St. Michael’s).  Proof of acceptance to a post-secondary school is required.

The Caledon Agricultural Society is grateful to our sponsor, Tom Zaks, RBC Dominion Securities, 4 Robert Speck Parkway Ste 11, Mississauga, Ontario, without whose sponsorship, these bursaries would not be available.

Email submissions to Glenda by email at:  glenda.simeone@hotmail.com

 Be sure to include your name, address and contact information, including email and telephone so that we can notify you if you win!

Deadline: May 31 2026

A second $250 bursary will be awarded to a student enrolled in a second year or later undergraduate program at an Ontario post-secondary institution. Applicants must complete 500-word essay  on their future plans for contributing as a volunteer within their current or future community.

The applicant must qualify as described below, and will be endorsed upon qualification by the Caledon Agricultural Society to compete for the annual OAAS Bursary of $2000. Rules for OAAS are below.

Submit your 500 word essay by May 31 2026  to Glenda at: glenda.simeone@hotmail.com

APPLICATION CRITERIA for OAAS $2000 BURSARY

1. The applicant must be enrolled in their second year or later, as an undergraduate student, registered in a minimum 2-year program at an Ontario post-secondary institution, and   
2. Applicant must be under the age of 30 years old, at the time of the application deadline.
3.  Applicant must volunteer and be actively involved with Caledon Agricultural Society.
4. The applicant must be endorsed by their Agricultural Society.
5. The endorsing Agricultural Society must be in good standing with the Ontario Association
          of Agricultural Societies (OAAS), meaning the current year’s membership fees are paid by
            the application deadline and they have no outstanding payments due to the OAAS.
6. The applicant must be involved and/or volunteers in school and/or community activities.
           i.e., 4-H member, school sports/band/clubs, hockey/soccer teams.
7. Part-time students are eligible for this scholarship.
8. A500-word essay written by the student on their future plans for contributing as a   
            volunteer within their current or future community.
9. Provide two Letters of Recommendation from two different individuals who knows the
          applicant well, excluding family members. This letter should highlight the skills and abilities
            that demonstrates the applicant is best qualified for this scholarship. These letters are
            required in order to be eligible for the scholarship.  One Letter of Recommendation must
            come from an Agricultural Society board member or volunteer; the other one can come
            from someone in the community/school or past/current employer or another person
            involved with the Agricultural Society.
10. It is the intention of the OAAS to award multiple scholarships, annually. The number will be 
           determined annually based on available funds.
11. An unofficial transcript must be submitted with application, from the most current completed
          year.
12. An Agricultural Society can endorse more than one applicant and are encouraged to do so
           if there is more than one qualified applicant.
13. Scholarship recipients will be announced and awarded in the Fall and a recent photo must
           be submitted at that time.

DEADLINES for OAAS Bursary

          June 30                       Application Deadline

          September 30           Letter of notification will be sent to all applicants and their endorsing
                                            Agricultural Society regarding the committee’s decision.

      Applications must be submitted to the OAAS Office electronically via online application.
                                                                              Incomplete applications will not be accepted.

SCORING CRITERIA

          Meet specified criteria

• Enrolled in at least 2nd year, of a minimum two year program at an Ontario post-secondary institution
  
  
• Actively involved/volunteers with their local Agricultural Society
  
  
• Endorsed by their Agricultural Society, which must be in good standing with the OAAS
  
  
• Applicant must be involved in school and/or community activities
  
  
• 500-word essay completed and submitted
  
  
• 2 letters of recommendation, included

Completion of Student Scholarship Application 

• Information
• Educational Background
• Transcript
• Additional Information

 Completion of Student Scholarship Application